Just a quick update from Jerry's visit to Chicago for ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016.

A brief discussion of Jerry's presentation at Health Connect Partners (HCP) in Chicago on October 18, 2016, followed by a brief overview of some of the products he saw while at the conference.

Jerry and Ray talk about the pharmacy IV room, specifically where we've been, where we're at, and where we're headed. Topics covered include workflow, the impact of USP <797> on pharmacy iv room operations, and thoughts on currently available iv workflow management system technologies

Short discussion of an article in the February 1, 2016 issue of AJHP on the implementation of BD Cato at MD Anderson hospital.

Jerry briefly touches on USP <800>, DrugCam semi-automated iv workflow management system, and the Grifols KIRO Robot

Jerry talks Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology with Shariq Hussain, President and CEO and Jay Williams, VP of Business Development at MEPS Real-Time, Inc. MEPS Real-Time, Inc. is a market leader in RFID technologies in pharmacy.

Jerry, Shariq, and Jay discuss RFID technologies, patient safety, and the companies two main products: Intelliguard Kit and Tray Management System for managing and tracking medication trays, code trays, intubation kits, etc., and the Intelliguard Vendor Management Inventory System, which consists of RFID technologies coupled with temperature controlled storage cabinets like refrigerators.

MEPS Real-Time, Inc.

6451 El Camino Real, Suite C

Carlsbad, CA 92009

Phone: 760.448.9500

Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Jerry talks about some of "new services" being introduced into pharmacy practice, and how these services used to be part of every community pharmacy practice.

In this episode Jerry talks about his experience with Virtual Reality and where there may be some potential for use in pharmacy.

In this episode Jerry talks about the problem with storing medications in plastic syringes and potency loss. Recently the FDA notified ASHP that no plastic syringe is approved for use as a final storage device. Jerry discusses the issue and how it will impact pharmacies in the near future.

Jerry talks about the use of RFID technology in pharmacies, specifically the use of RFID in refrigerated consignment programs and medication tray management.